# Factory Deep Ellum — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at The Factory in Deep Ellum (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/the-factory-in-deep-ellum-dallas-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2026
- **Dates:** Dec 8–10, 2026 (2026-12-08 to 2026-12-10)
- **Host Facility:** The Factory in Deep Ellum (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-factory-in-deep-ellum-dallas
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) (https://www.thefactoryindeepellum.com/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk (thefactoryindeepellum.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Factory Deep (2026) assembles strategic Aerospace practitioners held within Factory Deep on 2713 (Dallas, TX) for DEC 8–10. Guided by Aerospace Defense, industry directors coordinate installations and move-in while arriving via DFW to schedule Embassy hospitality, Ocean dinners, Flying briefings, and responsive Baylor performance.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Dec 8–10, 2026
- **Host Venue:** The Factory in Deep Ellum (Dallas, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75202):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Dallas, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Dec 8–10, 2026 at The Factory in Deep Ellum.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** The Factory in Deep Ellum Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈25 min walk (0.94 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈4 min rideshare (1.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈4 min rideshare (1.55 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈7 min rideshare (2.9 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈8 min rideshare (3.17 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈25 min rideshare (10.42 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive The Factory in Deep Ellum authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Dallas EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dakota's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈26 min walk (1.0 mi) • 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈31 min walk (1.17 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.32 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.49 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (2.29 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Factory Deep Ellum — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 held?
Factory Deep Ellum — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 is scheduled for Dec 8–10, 2026 at The Factory in Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter).
*Source: Factory Deep Ellum — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Dallas, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Dallas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Dallas, TX include Playlunch, Buckets at Three Links Deep Ellum (2026-10-31), Edgar Alejandro at The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues (2026-10-31), Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor University Medical Center ((214) 820-0111).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*